Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTAYV001, 'Develop Ayurvedic practice'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop Ayurvedic practice' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish foundations of Ayurvedic practice | 1.1 Identify, access and interpret information about the central philosophies, principles and practices of Ayurveda 1.2 Evaluate principles and practices of Ayurveda in relation to other health care systems 1.3 Draw on Ayurvedic philosophy to interpret health issues and apply to own practice |
2. Represent the Ayurvedic framework | 2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups 2.2 Explain the principles and practices of Ayurveda in a way that can be easily understood by those not familiar with the Ayurvedic system 2.3 Communicate information about Ayurveda at a level of depth appropriate to audience needs |
3. Determine requirements for sustainable practice | 3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice 3.2 Take account of economic, environmental, human and social considerations 3.3 Research and collate information to support professional practice |
4. Develop and maintain own capacity to practise | 4.1 Establish and monitor a personal health strategy that reflects the philosophies and principles of Ayurveda 4.2 Model philosophies and principles of Ayurveda in personal and professional interactions |
5. Develop approach to own practice | 5.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations 5.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in Ayurvedic medicine 5.3 Consider the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances 5.4 Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research 5.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals |